Manchester United are interested in signing James Maddison from Leicester City ahead of next season.
According to Football Transfers, Manchester United are pondering over a move for Leicester City midfielder James Maddison. Erik ten Hag wants to strengthen his squad, and he has identified a few areas where he would like some reinforcement.
The Red Devils’ boss is keen on adding more firepower to his midfield. The signings of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen have worked wonders for them. But, in the matches where the duo has been absent, the Reds have struggled. And, the Manchester United boss feels the need to add a few more players.
Manchester United have had James Maddison as a target for a while. But, they have not managed to strike a deal with the Foxes. They are likely to push for him in the summer and it might just be the right time.
Maddison’s current contract expires in the summer of 2024. At this point in time, there are no concrete talks of a contract extension. And, with the idea of him leaving for free a year down the line, Leicester might look to sell him for a decent fee.
The 26-year-old has featured in 19 matches in the ongoing season. He has been directly involved in 14 goals. It has been another impressive season for the English international. Meanwhile, United are looking to add a few midfielders to strengthen their squad and challenge for all possible silverware next season.
They will look to add a holding midfielder and one creative midfielder to their ranks. Maddison seems to be a great fit for the club. However, they will also look at his teammate Youri Tielemans, whose contract expires in the summer. He is unlikely to pen down an extension and will be available for free ahead of next season.
Manchester United desperately need a midfielder who can allow them to have more control in the midfield. And, signing Tielemans could surely help their cause. Given their interest in Maddison, they are likely to push for him. However, it will be interesting to see if they can land the duo at Old Trafford ahead of next season. They do have the financial means to pull it off.
